This grant, offered by the Department of Homeland Security, establishes Scientific Leadership Bridge Award (SLBA) Programs at Minority Serving Community Colleges. Its core purpose is to develop a diverse, well-qualified HS-STEM workforce. It supports pre-college and early college students by exposing them to DHS-relevant science and technology, while attracting faculty to inspire homeland security careers. The program facilitates student transitions into bachelor degree programs and HS-STEM fields. Additionally, it fosters collaborations between community colleges, other Minority Serving Institutions, DHS Centers of Excellence, and federal research institutions, strengthening the national HS-STEM pipeline.
Opportunity ID: 64253
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-11-ST-062-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | 2011 DHS Scientific Leadership Bridge Awards for Minority Serving Institutions Granting Two Year Associate Degrees |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.062 — Scholars and Fellows, and Educational Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 12, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 18, 2011 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 08, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 08, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 07, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Office of Procurement Operations – Grants Division |
| Description: | The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate is requesting applications from recognized Minority Serving Community Colleges to establish homeland security-related Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (HS-STEM) Scientific Leadership Bridge Award (SLBA) Programs. The SLBA Program supports DHS S&Ts commitment to the development of a well qualified HS-STEM workforce that reflects the population of the United States. The goals of the DHS SLBA Programs are to (1) provide support to qualified pre-college or early college students interested in HS-STEM disciplines and expose these students to DHS-relevant science and technology issues, (2) attract and retain science and mathematics faculty who can inspire students to pursue careers in homeland security, (3) enable students to transition to relevant bachelor degree programs and ultimately to careers in HS-STEM fields, and (4) cultivate collaborative relationships between community colleges, institutional recipients of bachelors and graduate Minority Serving Institution (MSI) Scientific Leadership Awards, DHS-sponsored Centers of Excellence, DHS-sponsored laboratories, other Federal research institutions and industry. Recipients of the SLBAs must also demonstrate sound financial practices and be able to evaluate how their programs achieve the goals described above. |
| Link to Additional Information: | No LINK |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Jacqueline Greely
Grants Technician Phone 202-447-0724 Email:Jacqueline.Greely@dhs.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Added language for the "Full Announcement Link" | Jan 18, 2011 | |
| Jan 18, 2011 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-11-ST-062-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | 2011 DHS Scientific Leadership Bridge Awards for Minority Serving Institutions Granting Two Year Associate Degrees |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.062 — Scholars and Fellows, and Educational Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 12, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 18, 2011 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 08, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 08, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 07, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Office of Procurement Operations – Grants Division |
| Description: | The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate is requesting applications from recognized Minority Serving Community Colleges to establish homeland security-related Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (HS-STEM) Scientific Leadership Bridge Award (SLBA) Programs. The SLBA Program supports DHS S&Ts commitment to the development of a well qualified HS-STEM workforce that reflects the population of the United States. The goals of the DHS SLBA Programs are to (1) provide support to qualified pre-college or early college students interested in HS-STEM disciplines and expose these students to DHS-relevant science and technology issues, (2) attract and retain science and mathematics faculty who can inspire students to pursue careers in homeland security, (3) enable students to transition to relevant bachelor degree programs and ultimately to careers in HS-STEM fields, and (4) cultivate collaborative relationships between community colleges, institutional recipients of bachelors and graduate Minority Serving Institution (MSI) Scientific Leadership Awards, DHS-sponsored Centers of Excellence, DHS-sponsored laboratories, other Federal research institutions and industry. Recipients of the SLBAs must also demonstrate sound financial practices and be able to evaluate how their programs achieve the goals described above. |
| Link to Additional Information: | No LINK |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Jacqueline Greely
Grants Technician Phone 202-447-0724 Email:Jacqueline.Greely@dhs.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-11-ST-062-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | 2011 DHS Scientific Leadership Bridge Awards for Minority Serving Institutions Granting Two Year Associate Degrees |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.062 — Scholars and Fellows, and Educational Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 18, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 08, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 07, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Office of Procurement Operations – Grants Division |
| Description: | The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate is requesting applications from recognized Minority Serving Community Colleges to establish homeland security-related Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (HS-STEM) Scientific Leadership Bridge Award (SLBA) Programs. The SLBA Program supports DHS S&Ts commitment to the development of a well qualified HS-STEM workforce that reflects the population of the United States. The goals of the DHS SLBA Programs are to (1) provide support to qualified pre-college or early college students interested in HS-STEM disciplines and expose these students to DHS-relevant science and technology issues, (2) attract and retain science and mathematics faculty who can inspire students to pursue careers in homeland security, (3) enable students to transition to relevant bachelor degree programs and ultimately to careers in HS-STEM fields, and (4) cultivate collaborative relationships between community colleges, institutional recipients of bachelors and graduate Minority Serving Institution (MSI) Scientific Leadership Awards, DHS-sponsored Centers of Excellence, DHS-sponsored laboratories, other Federal research institutions and industry. Recipients of the SLBAs must also demonstrate sound financial practices and be able to evaluate how their programs achieve the goals described above. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Jacqueline Greely
Grants Technician Phone 202-447-0724 Email:Jacqueline.Greely@dhs.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 64253 Revised Full Announcement-1 -> gfad final 2011 slba associate foa_011211 updated 021711.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Jacqueline Greely Grants Technician Phone 202-447-0724 Email: Jacqueline.Greely@dhs.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97.062 | PKG00026970 | Jan 12, 2011 | Mar 08, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
64253 RR_SF424-1.1.pdf
64253 RR_Budget-1.1.pdf
64253 RR_OtherProjectInfo-1.1.pdf
64253 RR_PerformanceSite-1.1.pdf
64253 RRSF424_SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
64253 RR_KeyPersonExpanded-1.1.pdf
64253 RR_SubawardBudget-1.2.pdf
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